Lowell man accused of pouring bleach on girlfriend's clothes

LOWELL -- A Lowell man was released without bail after prosecutors say that during a fight with his girlfriend, he poured bleach on her clothes and tried to strangle her.

In Lowell District Court, Angel M. Huertas, 23, of 13 Pollard St., pleaded not guilty to assault and battery and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Defense attorney Matthew Duffy said the victim was the one who poured bleach on Huertas' clothes after he told his girlfriend to move out.

Judge Thomas Brennan released Huertas on personal recognizance, but told him to stay way from the victim and not abuse her.

Prosecutor Raquel Frisardi said police responded Tuesday to a 911 call by the victim's sister.

The victim told police that she and Huertas were arguing and that the argument moved from upstairs to the basement. During the fight, Huertas allegedly poured bleach all over the victim's clothing and splashed bleach on the victim's shirt and face, Frisardi said. When the victim tried to stop him, Huertas allegedly grabbed the victim, putting her in a headlock.

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